Which Dry Eye Treatments Should You Use?

Dr. Rupa Wong, ophthalmologist, discusses all the different types of dry eye treatments including artificial tears to new pulsed lasers. Who is at risk for dry eyes and which treatment is best for you? #dryeyes #eyedoctor #drrupa

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[rickdacus]

Dear Dr. Rupa,
I found your video to be very educational and informative. After covid 19 last November one of my upper eyelids dropped. The eyelid was swollen causing the lid to drop into my eye. My vision has been affected. My first Ophthalmologist guessed the problem as being Photsis and the second "specialist" quested the problem as dacryocystorhinostomy. The first ophthalmologist prescribed steroid eye drops which did not do anything for my eye symptoms and the second ophthalmologist prescribed doxycycline for the blocked tear duct gland. Until I find an ophthalmologist with more than a 50 cent theory I have found three things that help. 1. Warm compresses on the eye when it gets irritated or tired. 2. Surgical tape to help hold the eyelid up (without interfering with the eye closing). 3. Cut up a piece of red onion every day to help the gland produce the natural flow of tears. It seems the dropped eyelid has caused the eye fatigue and irritation. On your part, it's too bad you do not have your own TV series like Dr. Pimple Popper :^)

[jennifershort]

Thank you, this was so helpful! I have had chronic dry eyes since the birth of my last daughter and it is so uncomfortable and really has an impact on my daily life. I appreciate you talking about this!

[abhishekshingala]

1. No fan/Wind/Air conditioning air
2. 8 glasses of water a Day
3. Artificial tears 4 times a day
4. Warm compresses.
5. Sleep 8-9 hours
6. Nutrients (Omega 3, lutein and zeaxanthin; leafy veggies)

Period!

[porcupine]

Can you discuss some face lotions that won’t cause eye pain/irritation?

[bethkaufman]

The inside of an aloe vera plant on the eyelids and corners helps a lot.

[SunsetSunriseFullCircle]

Hi Dr. Rupa,
Thank you for all of your content! I would love if you made a video about makeup tips (dos and don’ts) for dry eyes (I’d be interested in hearing specifically about meibomian gland issue-dry eyes). I’d also love to hear any follow-up thoughts you might have about magnetic liner and accompanying lashes (I loved your last video on them where you tested one brand - and I’m definitely curious if you have any further thoughts on magnetic liner-lashes especially if - client has dry eyes! Thank you and keep up the great work!

[bethkaufman]

I went to pick up a prescription for Restasis and was told 1900.00! I told them I would get a seeing eye dog before I paid 1900.00!

[msredstilettoscraftsshoesc]

You did not link any of the omega3's in the description as you said you would. Could you please do that? Thank you

[raraavis]

I'm dying to try IPL treatment for my eyes. Drops just don't really help, in my case. At least not to the point, where I could even consider wearing contact lenses. What's odd, is that it's worst overnight. I'm ok at daytime (with glasses anyway), as long as I'm not in a room with air-conditioning, but I always wake up with super dry eyes. I have a bottle of saline solution on my night stand and liberally douse my eyes with it, before I even try to open them...otherwise it can be quite painful. After 30 seconds or so, they have 'unglued' and I can open them and use eye drops for further lubrication. I sometimes even wake up in the middle of the night and do this, so I can go back to sleep.
Once I'm up and about, I'm ok, most of the time.
My eyes sometimes seem to produce enough teardrops, when I'm out and about and physically active and then they just spontaneously shut down (especially towards the evening) and my eyes suddenly feel super dry and I basically have to use teardrops every 15 minutes, to be comfortable.
I already take high dose Omega 3s and I tried hot compresses and eye massage, to no avail.
I'll go see another doctor and ask about steroid treatment, I think.
So far, I've only ever been offered eye drops and kinda gave up, going at all.
Dry eyes really suck. People just shrug it off as a minor inconvenience, when you complain, but it really takes away from your quality of life.

[mickfizz]

thyroid dysfunction and various muscular dystrophies can also be causes of dry eye syndromes. An inability to close eyes properly, which is known as lagathalmos can have many causes some of which are serious and also can be the cause of dry eyes too

[Jujubeoh]

I am so thankful I discovered your channel. I’ve learned so much from you. This video was especially helpful. I have dry eyes, especially in my right eye. I had a tumor on my right eye’s lacrimal gland and had both the tumor and gland removed in 2016. The tumor was lymphoma (DLBC NHL). I know this is very unusual and thought you’d find it interesting. Thankfully, I’ve been in remission 4 1/2 years! Thank you for your helpful and informative videos!

[iamthatiam]

Thanks very well sxplained🌷God Bless you🌷

[lucerofunes]

Thank you for the great information! You’re amazing!

[gloriarobinson]

Nice information. Thank you How can a pinguecula be safely removed. I don’t like it.😔

[angelasimpson]

My ophthalmologist recommended putting Restasis in the fridge and I Haven’t had any stinging or burning of my eyes after the meditation. That’s just another thought so you can be on Restasis without the burning

[vincentv]

Thank you and mahlo, for your great info and insight on this

[deletedelete]

This is so helpful. I was just prescribed Restasis, but I and hesitate. I will try the warm compresses and omega 3. But which Omega 3 should I ask for at my healthfood store? You mentioned they are not all the same.

[jadebuenaflor]

Hello. What can you say about Lumify..i use it for my eye redness...any opinions about it or a better recommendation/alternative?

[helenso]

Thanks for sharing <3 great content!

[tamaraslate]

Could you pleasssse link the omega 3 vitamins?